Kindermusik - Village
Village is for lap
babies, crawlers, and walkers. It incorporates the most current research
on early childhood development and provides families a special place for
learning and connecting with other parents and babies through music and
movement.
Fees: $155 includes 8 weeks 45 minutes session, taxes and home
materials!
Register today and receive 10$ off coupon for your
next session!
Unit Descriptions!
Feathers
The musical poems of Woody Guthrie, bird songs, and the naturally occurring
sounds in nature help babies develop an early appreciation—and accelerated
aptitude—for language, movement, and music in this class.
Home Materials: CD with over 25 specially-selected recordings from class,
Little Bird shaker instrument, a colorful picture book of birds—Feathers,
and a set of Art Banners for the nursery wall that strengthens vision
and promotes early literacy.
Do-Si-Do
Pick up your baby and dance. Dance the Charleston, the Tango, and the
Cha-Cha and learn why dancing with your baby helps develop vital learning
skills—from head-to-toe. In this class, play a variety of baby appropriate
instruments, a dance with fun props.
Home Materials: CD with songs from class, an instrument—yellow Do-Si-Do
clacker, a picture board book—Do-Si-Do—with lilting move-to-it
rhyming text, and a set of Art Banners for the nursery wall that strengthens
vision and promotes early literacy.
Cock-a-doodle-Moo!
Hop on the hayride—it’s time to head for the farm! In this
class, you will sing songs about the farm, including “Old MacDonald,”
“Hayride,” and “Clever Cows.” You’ll engage
in rituals and playful activities with your baby, including infant massage,
lap bounces, exercise, and quiet time.
Home Materials: A picture board book with charming farm animals and the
sounds they make—Cock-a-doodle-Moo, a CD of the songs heard in class,
a Sunshine Jingle instrument for music-making at home, and a set of Art
Banners for the nursery wall.
DewDrops
Stop and smell the roses—and lily of the valley, and tulips, and
pansies. In this class, parents and babies will play and move together
to songs about flowers, such as “Jasmine Flower,” “How
Does Your Garden Grow?,” and “White Coral Bells.” You’ll
also hear traditional Irish music, dance a jig and move to the “Irish
Trot.”
Home Materials: CD of beautifully arranged songs from class, a board book
of colorful flowers—DewDrops, a set of Art Banners for the nursery
wall, and a Flower Bells instrument for music-making at home.
Zoom Buggy!
Swoosh, vroom, and
clickety-clack your way through this delightful unit. Babies and adults
will dance, sing, and play instruments to the theme of being on the go.
Chug around the room to the song “Little Red Caboose,” hold
on tightly while “Riding in the Buggy,” and dance your way
to “Zoom-e-oh!” Engage in rituals and playful activities such
as infant massage, lap bounces, exercise, and quiet time.
Home Materials: Colourful board book of different vehicles—Zoom
Buggy, Home CD of the songs heard in class, a set of Art Banners for the
nursery wall that strengthens visions and promotes early literacy, and
a Zoom Car baby instrument for music-making at home.
Dream Pillow
This title alone
brings images of rocking, cuddling, singing, and lulling to sleep. But
leading up to sleepy time are many upbeat and playful activities. Babies
and Adults will swirl to a dreamy cloud dance “Meet Me Tonight in
Dreamland.” They’ll also play baby appropriate instruments
to “Aiken Drum,” and “Sarasponda.” Favorite nursery
rhymes like “Wee Willie Winkie,” and “Diddle, Diddle,
Dumpling,” are sprinkled throughout the classes. It’s easy
to weave many of the class songs and activities into your families’
daily routines.
Home Materials: A board book that calms and relaxes—Dream Pillow
Lullaby, Home CD of the songs heard in class, a set of Art Banners for
the nursery wall that strengthens vision and promotes early literacy,
and a Star baby instrument for music-making at home.
Hickory, Dickory, Tickle, and Bounce
Research shows the more you expose your baby to nursery rhymes and songs,
the stronger those emerging language-learning skills will be. That's why
these Mother Goose-like stories and rhymes are the main theme of this
class. Plus, you'll develop research-proven communication strategies with
your child through listening activities, speaking "parentese,"
and sign language.
Home Materials: CD of beautifully arranged nursery rhyme and songs from
class, a rhyming picture board book—Hickory, Dickory, Tickle, and
Bounce, a set of Art Banners, and an instrument for music-making at home.
The Rhythm of My Day
This class will help you bring more rhythm and routine to your baby's
day, as well as help develop lasting learning skills. We'll show you how
and tell you why music can help your little one soothe into the day’s
schedule and help build a strong body and mind network for learning. You
can bring home those same stress-free play and relaxation techniques from
class, and incorporate them into your daily routines.
Home Materials: CD of beautifully arranged songs from class, The Rhythm
of My Day—a colorful picture board book with class themes, a set
of Art Banners, and an instrument for music-making at home.
